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The "Lead Through Strengths" podcast was created for you if you're ready to stop taking the "path of most resistance" at work.
It sounds silly, yet it happens all the time when people get focused on fixing their weaknesses. It doesn't have to be so hard. Stop focusing on what's broken about you.
You'll learn how to find your strengths and put them to work. If you manage a team, you'll hear ideas for leading your so your colleagues can come to work feeling more energized and engaged.
If you're ready to get your career mojo back, Lisa Cummings delivers it with straight talk and a fun-loving approach.
Strengths evangelists and effective leaders also guest host to offer more ideas you can put to use with your team at work.
Here are some hot topic areas covered by audience questions so far:
Getting promoted;
discovering your strengths;
differentiating yourself;
career transition;
marketing, branding, and promoting yourself;
getting unstuck;
noticing what works on your team;
connecting and networking;
personal leadership;
politics and perceptions at the office;
getting viewed as an A player;
building trust and influence at work or in your industry;
money and happiness;
how to get your creative mojo back;
understanding how your EQ (emotional intelligence) is more important than your IQ at work;
stuff you didn't learn in business school that's hurting your career; getting unstuck and un-trapped;
and being a better leader
Wanna be on the show?
If you're a leader with stories about Strengths-Based Development, you'd be a cool co-host. If you've taken the StrengthsFinder assessment, even better!
http://leadthroughstrengths.com/contact/

Most Recent Episode

Career Lessons From Grandma - With Lisa's Grandma Venetta

Nov 15
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18 minutes

This Episode’s Focus on Strengths Today's episode is a unique opportunity to hear from someone who has already been there, and done that - Lisa's Grandma Venetta. Lisa interviews her Grandma to get valuable insight into better ways to value your own life experiences, use your own strengths, and see the good in others. In my opinion, this is one of the best podcast interviews yet, because it includes real-life lessons that you can immediately apply to your own life. What You’ll Learn In This Episode There are five lessons you will learn in this episode, and they can be applied to both your home and work lives. Lesson 1: Stop The Fussin' And A Fumin' Show respect for everyone, regardless of their title or position. Be a bridge builder between the various people at your company. Listen to what employees and managers are saying, and help bridge the gap between them. Remember that relationships are important, even when you are busy. Treat people like they want to be treated. Treat people like they matter. Stop taking yourself so seriously. One of our favorite companies here in Austin, Texas is Kasasa. They have some great examples in this video about humanizing the workplace. They have a good time, and it helps people get more done because they live out their values and respect each other. These are not pedestrian kumbaya games. They have a wooden spoon challenge and a hula hoop competition that I'd like to join, even though I don't work there. Lesson 2: Your "Fastest Zipper Sewer" Skill Be on the lookout for your unique skills and talents. Notice what works for you and leverage the heck out of it. You'll have more moments of success and high energy. Help your team members do the same. Recognize someone on your team for something. It could c

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TI_Lynne from
Love Her AdviceI really like the questions from real people like me and Lisa gives excellent and insightful advice. I feel like I’m getting my own coaching. She's also a hoot too! Thanks for having this.

Date published: 2014-10-03

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dennykrahe1 from
Great InfoEveryone wants to make more money, but so few want to do all of the hard work required to get there. This show does a great job of illustrating actionable items to start working on TODAY!

Date published: 2014-09-17

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jackspratcouldeatnofat from
Career zoomThis is really helpful for upcoming interviews I have. And the resumes as I keep up with the job search. I like how the host is funny and makes the answers not so stuffy.

Date published: 2014-10-03

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SarahSpear from
Fantastic ShowI really enjoy listening to Lisa's career advice. Short and easy to listen to episodes filled with great tips as well as a bit of fun. I highly recommend Career Q&A :)

Date published: 2014-10-12

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Janine57 from
All around career goodnessNice show for career advice. I like how we can ask our own questions.

Date published: 2014-09-14

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TaylorWhite from
Great Podcast LisaLisa, awesome job with your podcast and amazing content ;)